Trees & tree removal — Wasaga Beach, Ontario

Do I need a permit to cut down a tree?

In the Town of Wasaga Beach, Ontario, permit required: True; applies to private property: True; protected threshold: Any species of woody perennial capable of reaching 4.5m height, on parcels ≥1 hectare, within woodlands, Natural Heritage System lands, Commercial-zoned lands, or Town-owned land; replacement required: Clerk may specify tree relocation or compensation costs for reforestation on the property or elsewhere in the Municipality; upon conviction court may order replanting or silvicultural treatment. Source: Tree Cutting By-law 2019-82 (consolidated, amended by 2020-16, 2022-16), verified 2026-08-29.

Tree Cutting By-law 2019-82 (consolidated, amended by 2020-16, 2022-16) adopted bylaw
permit required True s. 2: "no person shall...injure, destroy or permit to be injured or destroyed any tree"
applies to private property True Title: "trees on private property in the Town of Wasaga Beach"
protected threshold Any species of woody perennial capable of reaching 4.5m height, on parcels ≥1 hectare, within woodlands, Natural Heritage System lands, Commercial-zoned lands, or Town-owned land s. 1(s): "height of at least 4.5 metres at physiological maturity"; s. 2(a)–(e)
replacement required Clerk may specify tree relocation or compensation costs for reforestation on the property or elsewhere in the Municipality; upon conviction court may order replanting or silvicultural treatment s. 6(d)(ii); s. 11(e)
boulevard trees Trees on Town-owned land require a permit; Town's own activities are exempt from the permit requirement s. 2(e); s. 3(c)
fine range First offence: not more than $10,000.00 or $1,000 per tree, whichever is greater; second/subsequent offence: not more than $25,000.00 or $2,500 per tree, whichever is greater s. 11(a)(i)–(ii)
scout note

Prohibits injuring or destroying trees without a permit from the Town, on lands within a woodland, lands shown as Natural Heritage System on Schedule D of the Official Plan, all parcels 1 hectare or larger, all lands zoned any Commercial (C) category, and any land owned by the Town. Authority was delegated to the Town by the County of Simcoe

Machine-readable: trees.json · Official website: https://www.wasagabeach.com/ · Last verified 2026-08-29 · Trees & tree removal in other municipalities